Daily Announcements: Monday, May 6th (Day 1)

What’s coming up?

  • Thursday May 9th- STEM Fair
  • Thursday, May 16th – Gledhill School Council Meeting 6-7:30pm
  • Friday May 24- Gledhill Spirit Day – wear your Gledhill spirit wear or Gledhill colours

Highlights from this morning’s announcements:

“I would like to acknowledge that this school is situated upon traditional territories. The territories include the Wendat, Anishinabek Nation, the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, the Mississaugas of Scugog, Hiawatha, Alderville First Nation and the Métis Nation. The treaty that was signed for this particular parcel of land is collectively referred to as the Williams Treaties of 1923 and applies to lands east of Woodbine Avenue. I also recognize the enduring presence of Aboriginal peoples on this land.”

  1. Beginning this Wednesday, any grade 3-5 students interested in being a part of DISNEY SPRING CONCERT decoration committee are invited to come with their lunch and start making decorations! Please sign up with Mrs Bailey before Wednesday. First 20 students only.
  2. Uschool Ukulele today at lunch.
  3. Eco-Club – Last week the used batteries were picked up and Gledhill recycled 160 kg of used batteries. AMAZING! Thanks for keeping those chemicals out of our water and soil.
  4. Ramadam (Islam)Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, is referred to in the Qu’ran (Koran) as a blessed month in which the teachings of the Qu’ran were revealed to the prophet Muhammad. During Ramadan, most Muslims fast during the hours of daylight and also increase their focus on prayer and contemplation. At the end of each day, the fast is traditionally broken with a prayer and a light meal called the iftar.

    Ramadan is considered a time for Muslims to recommit themselves to practicing compassion and generosity for others, as well as a time to cultivate spiritual renewal both within themselves and their communities.

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Note: These announcements are typed up daily and posted by a parent volunteer on the Gledhill School Council’s Communications Committee. Edits or omissions are made occasionally to protect the privacy of student identities.

Gledhill Gives Back

One of our Gledhill parents does charity work when she visits the Caribbean Island of St. Vincent and the Grenadines by giving back to less fortunate children. Her family and close friends donate items that she ships over and then hands out to local school children who are in desperate need of every day items. This year she’s trying to reach more children and is looking for donations of school supplies and non- perishable food (see list below). There will be a bin in the office until the last week of school in June in which to drop off your donations . If you are unable drop off items but would like to donate money please send a cheque payable to Gledhill school council. All money collected will be spent on buying items to be sent with donations collected.

List of items:

Brand new school supplies such as,

Pencils

Pens

Markers

Crayons

Coloured pencils

Pencil sharpeners

Erasers

Scissors

Folders

Notebooks

Construction paper

Rulers

Sticky notepads

Pencil cases

Highlighters

Lined paper

Blank paper

Calculators

Whiteout

Protractors

Backpacks

Non-perishable food items along with every day items such as

Toothpaste

Toothbrushes

Deodorant

Sanitary napkins

Please help us reach as many children as we can. If you have any questions please feel free to email

Daily Announcements- Thursday May 2 (Day 4)

What’s coming up?

  • Friday, May 3rd – Bike Safety Skills Rodeo – Grades 3, 4 and 5 students – Volunteers needed. Email gledhillvolunteer@gmail.com
  • Friday, May 3rd – Pizza Lunch
  • Thursday May 9th- STEM Fair
  • Friday May 24- Gledhill Spirit Day – wear your Gledhill spirit wear or Gledhill colours

Highlights from this morning’s announcements:

“I would like to acknowledge that this school is situated upon traditional territories. The territories include the Wendat, Anishinabek Nation, the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, the Mississaugas of Scugog, Hiawatha, Alderville First Nation and the Métis Nation. The treaty that was signed for this particular parcel of land is collectively referred to as the Williams Treaties of 1923 and applies to lands east of Woodbine Avenue. I also recognize the enduring presence of Aboriginal peoples on this land.”

  1. Tomorrow is the Bike Rodeo for Grades 3, 4, and 5.  Please remember to bring your bike and helmet tomorrow.  You will go to class for attendance after you drop your bike off in the morning at the back of the school near the gym doors.  Dress for the weather!
  2. Eco-Club will meet today.
  3. Boys and Girls grade 4 and 5 Slo-Pitch tomorrow morning at 7:45am.  Meet in front of the gym.  Mrs Pace and Mr Webb.
  4. Track and field meeting 11:45am in the gym.  Mr Webb
  5. Yom HaShoah*(Judaism).  Yom Hazikaron laShoah ve-laG’vurah “Holocaust and Heroism Remembrance Day”, known colloquially in Israel and abroad as Yom HaShoah and in English as Holocaust Remembrance Day, or Holocaust Day, is observed as Israel’s day of commemoration for the approximately six million Jews who perished in the Holocaust as a result of the actions carried out by Nazi Germany and its accessories, and for the Jewish resistance in that period.  In Israel, it is a national memorial day.  It was inaugurated in 1953, anchored by a law signed by the Prime Minister of Israel David Ben-Gurion and the President of Israel Yitzhak Ben-Zvi.
  6. Please remember to be honest!  Have a thrilling Thursday!

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Note: These announcements are typed up daily and posted by a parent volunteer on the Gledhill School Council’s Communications Committee. Edits or omissions are made occasionally to protect the privacy of student identities.

Tomorrow is the Bike Safety Skills Rodeo for Grades 3, 4 and 5 – RAIN OR SHINE

There is a plan for indoor bike activities in case the weather is rainy tomorrow. If the weather is dry, bicycles will be parked in the school yard. If it is raining, they will be parked in the gym. Teachers and parent volunteers will be on duty in the yard tomorrow to answer any questions.

Promoting your business at Gledhill’s Family Fest 2019

Do you have a business you’d like to promote or something to sell at this year’s Family Fest Marketplace?
The organizers are now accepting requests for vendor tables
Tables are $40 for Gledhill parents & $50 for non-Gledhill parents
Email melissahillier@hotmail.com to reserve your table for this year’s event

ARGOS!

To purchase tickets – Complete the form sent home and return it with payment to the main office. Or, you can email melissahillier@hotmail.com

To purchase tickets – Complete the form sent home and return it with payment to the main office. Or, you can email melissahillier@hotmail.com

Daily Announcements: Tuesday, April 30th (Day 2)

April’s Character Education Trait is Co-operation

What’s coming up?

  • Today, Tuesday, April 30 – French Book Fair – 8:30am -5:30pm in the library – hosted by Children’s French Book Corner. Students can visit and purchase books with their class or with parents before or after school.
  • Friday, May 3rd – Bike Safety Skills Rodeo – Grades 3, 4 and 5 students – Volunteers needed. Email gledhillvolunteer@gmail.com
  • Friday, May 3rd – Pizza Lunch

Highlights from this morning’s announcements:

“I would like to acknowledge that this school is situated upon traditional territories. The territories include the Wendat, Anishinabek Nation, the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, the Mississaugas of Scugog, Hiawatha, Alderville First Nation and the Métis Nation. The treaty that was signed for this particular parcel of land is collectively referred to as the Williams Treaties of 1923 and applies to lands east of Woodbine Avenue. I also recognize the enduring presence of Aboriginal peoples on this land.”

  1. Girls and boys Slo-pitch tomorrow at 7:45am. Please meet in front of the gym. Dress for the weather unless it’s rainy – Mrs. Pace and Mr. Webb
  2. Good Morning! This is a reminder of our French Language Book Fair today in the library from 8:30-5:30. The book fair will be closed to students at recess. See you at the book fair. Happy reading everyone!
  3. Junior Choir is back today at lunch!
  4. A message for grades 3, 4 and 5 students. If you are participating in the Bike Rodeo this coming Friday make sure to hand in your forms by tomorrow to participate.

Note: These announcements are typed up daily and posted by a parent volunteer on the Gledhill School Council’s Communications Committee. Edits or omissions are made occasionally to protect the privacy of student identities.

 

Daily Announcements: Monday, April 29th (Day 1)

April’s Character Education Trait is Co-operation

What’s coming up?

  • Tomorrow, Tuesday, April 30 – French Book Fair – 8:30am -5:50pm in the library – hosted by Children’s French Book Corner. Students can visit and purchase books with their class or with parents before or after school.
  • Tomorrow,  Tuesday, April 30- Character Education Assembly at 1030am. All are welcome!
  • Friday, May 3rd – Bike Safety Skills Rodeo – Grades 3, 4 and 5 students – Volunteers needed. Email gledhillvolunteer@gmail.com
  • Friday, May 3rd – Pizza Lunch

Highlights from this morning’s announcements:

“I would like to acknowledge that this school is situated upon traditional territories. The territories include the Wendat, Anishinabek Nation, the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, the Mississaugas of Scugog, Hiawatha, Alderville First Nation and the Métis Nation. The treaty that was signed for this particular parcel of land is collectively referred to as the Williams Treaties of 1923 and applies to lands east of Woodbine Avenue. I also recognize the enduring presence of Aboriginal peoples on this land.”

  1. Good Morning! This is a reminder of our French Language Book Fair. It’s tomorrow in the library from 8:30-5:30. The book fair will be closed to students at recess. See you at the book fair. Happy reading everyone!
  2. Any grade 4 or 5 students who are interested in any track events see Mr Webb at morning recess today by the near baseball diamond. This is your last call as the team is being finalized today. All sprinters interested in relay MUST attend.
  3. A message for grades 3, 4 and 5 students. If you are participating in the Bike Rodeo this coming Friday make sure to hand in your forms today or tomorrow.

Note: These announcements are typed up daily and posted by a parent volunteer on the Gledhill School Council’s Communications Committee. Edits or omissions are made occasionally to protect the privacy of student identities.

 

Grade 3, 4 and 5 Bike Skills Rodeo – Parent Helpers Invited

In past years, the Gledhill Council and administration have coordinated with Officer John, our Community Police Officer, to hold a Spring Bike Rally.
Unfortunately, The Toronto Police Service has discontinued their Community Officer program so an officer will not be available to us this year. One of our teachers has been able to secure a Cycling Education Program geared to Grades 3, 4 and 5 to be held on Friday, May 3rd.
The Gledhill School Council is also working to find a similar cycling activity for the Grades 1 & 2 students that is both safe and fun. Stay tuned!
The Parents of Grades 3, 4 and 5 students are invited to participate with their child’s class. Students received a permission form last week. Check your child’s form to see whether they are in the AM (9-11:30am) or PM (12:40-3:10pm) group. Please email gledhillvolunteer@gmail.com if you are able to volunteer. No cycling experience required.
Note: Students who particpate must bring a bicycle in good working condition and a CSA Helmet. 

Dance-a-thon Donations can still be submitted

Friday’s Dance-a-thon was a success!

Thank you to all our parent volunteers and to everyone who donated to one of our school’s key fundraisers.

If you still have donations, they can be brought in to school anytime this week or made easily through http://www.schoolcashonline.com. (Just sign in to your child’s account and click the “Make a Donation” button.)